Magic vs. Nets GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Odds

The Orlando Magic faces off against the Brooklyn Nets tonight. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener | Apr 7, 2023

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic faces its penultimate game of the season tonight in the bright lights of New York City taking on the postseason-bound Brooklyn Nets.

The Nets are still looking to qualify for the playoffs and could clinch the sixth and final spot to dodge the play-in with a win tonight. And the Magic has an opportunity to play spoiler.

If the Magic pulls off an upset, it will likely do so without the entire starting lineup. The primary starting five for the second half of the season all sat last night's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers with injuries.

Here's a look at the information you need to know for tonight's game ...

Magic vs. Nets Broadcast Information

Date: Friday, Apr. 7
Time: 7:00 p.m.
TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
Radio: WYGM 96.9 FM / 740 AM
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
Betting Odds: Nets (-7)

Magic vs. Nets Injury Report

Orlando Magic

Jonathan Isaac (OUT - torn left adductor)
Markelle Fultz (OUT - knee)
Gary Harris (OUT - left adductor soreness)
Franz Wagner (OUT - ankle sprain)
Paolo Banchero (OUT - back tightness)
Wendell Carter Jr. (OUT - hip soreness)

Brooklyn Nets

Ben Simmons (OUT - back, knee)
Dorian Finney-Smith (QUESTIONABLE - wrist)

Cavaliers vs. Magic Projected Starters

Orlando Magic

PG Jalen Suggs
SG Caleb Houstan
SF Bol Bol
PF Chuma Okeke
C Moe Wagner

Brooklyn Nets

PG Spencer Dinwiddie
SG Mikal Bridges
SF Cam Johnson
PF Royce O'Neale
C Nic Claxton

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Published Apr 7, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.